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N972FD1998 Boeing 757-28A

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply105 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Nov 30, 2028
Based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
RB211-535E4 · 42,540 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
105
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Registered owner
Federal Express Corp
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Nov 13, 2012
Expires
Nov 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 17, 2013

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
757-28A
Year
1998
Serial number
28203
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
249
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AD8B94

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Rb211-535e4
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
42,540 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2012 – nowFederal Express CorpMemphis, TN · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (29)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2005-02-10Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 EnginesMar 7, 2005Airframe (757-28A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
2004-12-07Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 EnginesJul 21, 2004Airframe (757-28A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney EnginesOct 16, 2003Airframe (757-28A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-14-08Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesAug 18, 2003Airframe (757-28A)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-28A)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-19-52Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Sep 30, 2002Airframe (757-28A)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002
2002-02-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000
2001-23-14Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 2001Airframe (757-28A)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-20-12Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 20, 2001Airframe (757-28A)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive.
2001-20-11Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (757-28A)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-28A)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators.
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (757-28A)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005.
2000-04-18Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesApr 4, 2000Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (757-28A)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-26-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 1998Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (757-28A)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-18-04Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-28A)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-28A)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-28A)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-28A)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996
95-10-13Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesJun 15, 1995Airframe (757-28A)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
95-01-05Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series EnginesJan 20, 1995Airframe (757-28A)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series engines.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (105)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Fuselage · crease beam · crackedFeb 3, 2025

    MAIN CABIN STA 1020 RH CREASE BEAM IS CRACKED IN 3 SPOTS AROUND HOLE. CUT / TRIMMED DAMAGE SECTION OF CREASE BEAM INNER CHORD FROM STA 1010 TO ORIGINAL SPLICE AT STA 1040 RBL 64.50 AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS BETWEEN STA 1004 TO ORIGINAL SPLICE AT STA 1040 IAW B 757 SRM 53-00-13-2R REP 2 FIG 201…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · transmission · failedJul 24, 2024

    TE FLAP DISAGREE WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM FLAPS 20 TO 25. RAN QRH, LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. EWR FIM: 27-51-808 DEBRIEF CREW TE FLAPS WILL NOT GO TO 25 AT WHICH POINT THEY GOT A FLAP DISAGREE.CYCLED FLAPS FROM 0 TO 30 NO FAULTS NOTED,BITE ALL 3 FSEU NO FAULTS NOITED. EWR FIM: 27-51-808 INSPECTED ALL TE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testJul 9, 2024

    HALF OF INTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOP DURING TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT EMERGNCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lamp · failedJun 11, 2024

    EMERGENCY LIGHT 'UNARMED' LIGHT INOP. RELAMPED AND OP'S CHECKED GOOD IN REF TO 757 MM 33-16-02-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · warning message · illuminatedApr 9, 2024

    ON APPROACH WHEN SELECTING FLAPS 25 RECEIVED A TE FLAP DISAGREE MESSAGE. DISCONTINUED APPROACH AND COMPLIED WITH THE QRH. MESSAGE CLEARED. LANDED FLAPS 20. PER FIM 27-51 FAULT TREE 805, PERFORMED BITE PROCEDURE ON FSEU 1 & 2, ON FSEU 1 FOUND FLAP DISAGREE FAULT CODE 305, INTERMITTENT (AIR). NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · window · failedOct 11, 2023

    IN FLIGHT, R FWD WINDSHIELD ELECTRICAL ARCING LOWER HEATING ELEMENT. REPLACED FIRST OFFICER WINDOW #1 PER MM 56-11-01-4 . ALL TEST OK , A/C READY FOR FLIGHT .

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · skin · burnedMay 17, 2023

    L/H STRUT OUTBD HAS SIGN OF BURNT AT PPS. 174.3 WORK ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDEX E.Z # F-5450-T0374528 L/H STRUT STRUCTURE - OUTBOARD SIDE SKIN PANEL - BURN DAMAGE MAJOR REPAIR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · slat · damagedMay 16, 2023

    R/H WING SLAT #5 HAS HOLE ON CLOSURE PANEL INBD SIDE PERFORMED REPAIR FOR MENTIONED CLOSURE PANEL PER SRM 51-70-07 , REF SRM 57-43-01-2R,REPAIR 10, PARAGRAPH 4.C. REP. DIM.: 3" X 1.5". REP. LOC.: 9" FROM O/B. REV. 138.1REPAIR MATERIALS: P/N: BMS 5-101/129 , B/N: 3093X; P/N: BMS 8-79 TYPE 120, B/N:…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · flap · chafedMay 16, 2023

    R/H WING OUTBD FLAP CHAFFED ON UPPER SIDE NEAR SPOILER #10 PERFORMED TRAILING EDGE FLAP NOSE SKIN REPAIR - AREA ADJACENT TO A NOSE RIB, PER SRM 57-53-01-2R, REPAIR 3, FIG. 201 SEE FEDEX E.A F-5750-T0374851 FOR TRACKING. MAJOR REPAIR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · panel · crackedMay 15, 2023

    AFT CARGO COMP. DURING INS L/H SIDE FLOOR PANEL FOUND CRACK AT STA 1380 DAMGED PART REMOVED AND NEW PART P/N FX-146N5391-147 (SIDE PLATE) INSTALLED PER SRM 51-40-02 MAJOR REPAIR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 105 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 16, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 16, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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